Overall Score
74.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#171)74.8
Performance(#75)88.3
Camera(#485)53.0
Display(#193)88.5
Battery(#623)67.5
Build(#2257)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus ROG Phone 7
Short Review
- The Asus ROG Phone 7 features a robust design with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and Gorilla Glass 3 on the back, encased in an aluminum frame, weighing 239g.
- Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display supports 1 billion colors, boasts a 165Hz refresh rate, and offers HDR10+ with peak brightness of 1500 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it delivers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU, complemented by options of 12GB or 16GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50MP wide lens, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens, capable of recording in 8K and featuring gyro-EIS for stabilization.
- A substantial 6000mAh battery supports 65W fast charging, providing extended usage without the need for frequent recharging.
- Running on Android 13, it promises up to two major updates, enhancing longevity.
- The phone is equipped with stereo speakers for immersive audio and retains a headphone jack for wired audio connections.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, ensuring versatile connectivity.
- Special features include a side-mounted USB Type-C port with DisplayPort support, catering to gamers and multimedia users.
- Available in Phantom Black and Storm White, it combines functionality with a sleek aesthetic.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, April 13
Announced2023, April 13
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate165Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.5, 29mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 42 min10W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in)
Weight239 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Storm White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B2a+B2c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS VersionAndroid 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
Audio JackYes